The 12 Days of Code is a great way to teach your students problem-solving skills while showing them how computer science can fit into their future. The U.S. House of Representatives has designated December 5-11, 2016 as Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek) in recognition of the transformative role of computing and necessity of rigorous computer science education at all levels. So to celebrate all students will be doing Coding activities in the lab.

We are extremely fortunate to have a published author and illustrator on our Faculty. Ms. Mervis has graciously shared her book Yuyi and La Rama with the Benavidez Family. Yuyi and La Rama is a Christmas story of family values. Versions are available in English and in Spanish. Click the picture to see a version on You Tube

“We would like to thank Shahin Naghavi and Madison Fine Properties for their generous donation to the Benavidez art program. Here is our very own Ms. Dominguez presenting Mr. Naghavi with an oil pastel painting our art students made just for him!”

Comcast has launched a new program that will provide families, with at least one child receiving lunches under the National School Lunch program, affordable access to Internet, computers and training. The Internet Essentials program is designed to close the digital divide.